Obituaries
Frank Eldridge "Buddy" Benton
August 12, 2026
Frank Eldridge "Buddy" Benton, 91, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Mr. Benton was laid to rest privately at the Bethel Town Cemetery in Bethel, North Carolina, on August 19, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Frank's favorite...
Jack "Jackie" McQueen
August 12, 2026
Jack "Jackie" McQueen, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on August 12, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, August 22nd at Munden Funeral Home, with a short ceremony beginning at 2:30 p.m. to honor Jack’s life.
Jack was born in Donora, Pennsylvania, to the late...
Judith "Judy" Guthrie Conner
August 11, 2026
Judith “Judy” Guthrie Conner, 91, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Judy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 17, at Franklin Memorial Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Ron Gurganus. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Judy...
Ronald David Maxwell
August 10, 2026
Ronald David Maxwell, 93, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service honoring Ronald’s life will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Russell Jay Roy
August 9, 2026
Russell Jay Roy, 70, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.
Russell was born on March 19, 1956, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Donald and Barbara Roy. He was one of seven children and grew up surrounded by the love and companionship of his large family. During his younger years, Russell especially enjoyed...
Bethany Faith Erskine Kravets
August 8, 2026
Bethany Faith Erskine Kravets passed from this life to her eternal reward August 8th, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was 37 years old.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday August 15th, 2026, at The Sanctuary of Newport, 8125 US 70 East, Newport, NC 28570. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. with services...
James "Jimmy" Leveridge
August 8, 2026
James “Jimmy” Leveridge, 76, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 14 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Huffman. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....
Charles "Alan" Beeson
August 7, 2026
Charles "Alan" Beeson passed away peacefully in his sleep and entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 7, 2026.
A Celebration of Life to honor Alan will be held at a later date.
Originally from King, North Carolina, he was a graduate of South Stokes High School (Class of 1985). He and his mother moved to the Crystal Coast shortly...
Donna Faye Schnepf
August 7, 2026
Donna Faye Schnepf, 73, formerly of Maryland, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehab.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.
Francine Jones Coppage
August 6, 2026
Francine Jones Coppage, most recently of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the age of 87.
The youngest of four sisters and a brother, Francine was born in Bemiss, Georgia, to parents Irvin William Jones and Verdie Duggan Jones and grew up in Valdosta, Georgia. She graduated from Pine Grove High School, where she met her future husband, Orrie...
Ellen E. Steranko
August 6, 2026
Ellen Elizabeth Steranko, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home Ellen E. Steranko, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Born on February 25, 1946, in Washington, DC, Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late Winston and Grace McNamara. She dedicated nearly 40 years of service...
Judy Lynn Delzer
July 31, 2026
Judy Lynn Delzer (Spears) 79 of Havelock North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep, on 07/31/2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Cherry Point Baptist Church in Havelock, & an Inurnment of her ashes will be performed at the plot of her family in Arkansas. Both will be announced at a later date.
Judy...
Ardeth Smith Herman
July 31, 2026
Ardeth Smith Herman, 95, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, formerly of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
A graveside service to honor Ardeth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 7th at Devotional Gardens in Warsaw, North Carolina.
Ardeth, lovingly known as "Ard" to her family and friends, was born on September 28,...
David E. White
July 30, 2026
David E. White, 88, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
David will be laid to rest privately at Broad Creek Community Cemetery.
Born on February 15, 1938, in Henderson, North Carolina, David was the beloved son of the late Robert and Neva White. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, a...
Esther Marie Burd Martin
July 30, 2026
Esther Marie Burd Martin, 88, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
A graveside service to honor Esther's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 6th at Greenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen.
Esther was born on November 7, 1937, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to the late Johnnie...
Matthew David Herndon
July 29, 2026
Matthew David Herndon, 42, originally from North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Matthew’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. The family invites you to join them for a reception in the Parish Hall following the service.
Matthew...
Gayle Cook Shannon
July 29, 2026
Gayle Cook Shannon, 76, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Born on July 25, 1950, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Gayle was the daughter of the late Norman and Peggy Cook. She pursued a career devoted to caring for others, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and going on...
Marlene Kittrell Roper
July 29, 2026
Marlene Kittrell Roper, 92, of Morehead City, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service to honor Marlene’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 2nd, at Crab Point Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Alan Hammer. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....
Edward "Blue" Gateley Jr.
July 29, 2026
Edward "Blue" Gateley Jr., 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Edward, known to his family and friends as "Blue," was born on August 23, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Edward Sherman Gateley Sr. and Charlotte Gateley.
Blue proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military...
Freddie Alton Spence
July 27, 2026
Freddie Alton Spence, 83, of Straits, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at a later date at Gethsemane Memorial Park for family and close friends.
Freddie was born on June 13, 1943, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late James Horace Spence...
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